Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 1 April, covering the latest developments you need to know.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that Washington can finally see the "finish line" in the month -long war in Iran, indicating that direct talks between the two nations remain a distinct possibility. The comment comes as the United Arab Emirates says it intercepted two drones overnight with debris killing one person in Fujairah. Meanwhile, near Qatar, a tanker was hit by two projectiles with one causing a fire. Over at the border between Israel and Lebanon, Israeli Defense Forces say one of their drones was downed by an surface-to-air missile in southern Lebanon overnight.
President Donald Trump, told reporters that the U.S. could end its military campaign within "two to three weeks," adding that securing a diplomatic deal with Tehran is no longer a prerequisite for withdrawal. "Iran doesn't have to make a deal, no," he said. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stark warning to European allies, suggesting the U.S. must fundamentally re-examine its relationship with NATO after the conflict concludes, accusing member states of operating a "one-way street" by denying Washington vital basing and overflight rights during the campaign.
Loud explosions were heard across Damascus on Tuesday as Israeli air defences intercepted Iranian missiles over the Syrian capital, according to state television reports. The incident occurred on the same day Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke at Chatham House in London, where he stated that Syria will remain neutral and outside of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran unless directly subjected to aggression. Highlighting the recent deployment of thousands of Syrian troops to secure the nation's borders with Lebanon and Iraq, the President emphasised that after years of devastating internal conflict, Syria is "not ready for another war experience" and is instead focused on rebuilding strategic relationships globally.
A Russian military An-26 transport aircraft has crashed in Crimea, killing all 29 people on board, the Russian Defence Ministry has confirmed. The Soviet-era plane, carrying six crew members and 23 passengers, lost contact during a routine flight before its wreckage was discovered by search and rescue teams. Early indications from military officials suggest the crash was caused by a technical failure that led the aircraft to strike a cliff, with no evidence of external damage from missiles, drones, or bird strikes.
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U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal “totally unacceptable” amid talks over ending the war and securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. A cargo vessel near Qatar was hit by a projectile as Kuwait reported hostile drones in its airspace.
Metropolitan Shio of Senaki and Chkhorotsku has been elected the 142nd head of the Georgian Orthodox Church at a meeting of clergy in Tbilisi following the death of longtime Patriarch Ilia II.
Australia confirmed it will repatriate citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with quarantine on arrival. Spain, France are evacuating nationals as three deaths are confirmed. In the U.S., two passengers have been isolated after testing positive for the virus.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for talks on trade, infrastructure and preparations for Putin’s state visit to Kazakhstan later this month.
Australia confirmed it will repatriate citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with quarantine on arrival. Spain, France are evacuating nationals as three deaths are confirmed. In the U.S., two passengers have been isolated after testing positive for the virus.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal “totally unacceptable” amid talks over ending the war and securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. A cargo vessel near Qatar was hit by a projectile as Kuwait reported hostile drones in its airspace.
China’s leading chipmakers are funnelling unprecedented sums into research and development as Beijing accelerates efforts to reduce reliance on foreign technology amid intensifying U.S. export restrictions.
President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to a US war proposal “totally unacceptable” after Tehran sent its reply through mediator Pakistan, according to IRNA. Qatar’s al-Thani also warned Iran against using the Strait of Hormuz as “a pressure tool”.
A Turkish Airlines plane caught fire in its landing gear tyres after landing at Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday (11 May) morning, temporarily disrupting airport operations, officials said.
French President Emmanuel Macron opened France’s first-ever business summit in an English-speaking African nation on Monday (11 May), as Paris seeks to strengthen ties across the continent following a decline in influence in several former French colonies.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attempt a political fightback on Monday (11 May) with a speech promising closer ties with the European Union after Labour suffered heavy local election losses and growing calls for his resignation.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that three Polish nationals and two Moldovan citizens had been released from detention in Belarus and Russia, highlighting what he described as growing diplomatic cooperation with Minsk.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel aims to eventually end its reliance on U.S. financial military support within the next decade. The decision signals a long-term shift in the country’s defence policy as it seeks to deepen ties with Gulf states.
Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s billionaire former prime minister, has been released on parole from prison on Monday (11 May). Shinawatra served part of an eight-month sentence that capped years of legal battles, political turmoil and controversy surrounding his return from exile.
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